Reader Basin
1.8 mi
Distance
243 ft
Elev. Gain
44m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Reader Basin is a point-to-point trail in Duchesne County, Utah. It is 1.8 miles long and gains 243 feet. The surface is dirt. Per USDA Forest Service, it is open to horses. The nearest town is McKinnon, Wyoming, about 17 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 3,187 ft |
| End | 1.8 mi | 3,265 ft |
Trail Details
Horse access: USDA Forest Service, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- McKinnon, WY · about 17 mi away
- County:
- Duchesne County, UT
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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